1969 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1963 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1969 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Bluebird | 1963 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Bluebird | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
